Failure investigations are one of the most consistently cited areas in FDA pharmaceutical GMP inspections. The rules are not complicated, but applying them correctly under batch-release pressure, with incomplete information and competing organisat
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Manufacturing controlled substances in the U.S. is a high-responsibility job. These materials can be harmful if misused, so strict safety protocols are required. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has clear rules to protect the public, prevent
CAPA in Crisis: Managing Nonconformance After Natural Disasters or Power Outages
SITUATIONAL: CAPA and Crisis Nonconformance CAPA in Crisis: Managing Nonconformance After Natural Disasters or Power Outages When a power outage or natural disaster disrupts a regulated facility, the compliance obligation does not pause with
Common Mistakes in Cleaning Validation Sampling and How to Avoid Them
Cleaning validation is a key part of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing. It proves that the equipment is clean enough before it is used again. One important step in cleaning validation is sampling, checking equipment for leftover product
Who Is Legally Accountable in a Change Control Failure? Quality, Operations, or Management?
In pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing, changes to processes, equipment, or materials must be handled carefully. That’s why change control is a critical part of any company’s current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) system. But when change con
Pharmaceutical Quality Risks During Seasonal Surge Production
Every year, certain times bring a sudden rise in demand for specific medicines. Cold and flu season, allergy season, and even pandemic waves can lead to pressure on pharmaceutical companies to increase production quickly. While this may help meet pub